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Edinburgh tram extension ‘should wait for overspend verdict’

I am amazed this is even being considered. My amazement is tempered by the fact that Edinburgh council struggles to provide basic services but repeatedly wastes money on various loony schemes. – 66nessie66 At last, a bit of sense. –bdj There was no need for trams in the first place. The clowns who approved them should be executed and their families and friends imprisoned without possibility of parole. – miniso How is the inquiry going? Any heads rolled yet? Anyone had to pay anything back? Anyone lost their job or credibility yet? Or just the inquiry? – The Battle of New Orleans To avoid the tram fiasco happening again surely there will be plenty of companies willing to complete the project for a fixed price. There have been too many companies fleecing government contracts. – Hamiltonboy CEC pennywise pound foolish! – Joan3